Silentó Sentenced to 30 Years for Cousin's Death After Viral Fame from Watch Me Whip Nae Nae

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Ricky Lamar Hawk, known as Silentó, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to voluntary manslaughter and other charges related to the shooting death of his cousin, Frederick Rooks, in January 2021. The plea deal included the dropping of a felony murder charge, and Hawk received credit for time served since February 2021. Rooks' family expressed dissatisfaction with the sentence, emphasizing their desire for justice during the plea hearing.